BlogHide Resteemsagloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoGizaagloomp (45)in picture • 7 years agoA rose by any other name...agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryByzantine emperor Justinian I orders the building of a new Orthodox Christian basilica in Constantinople – the Hagia Sophia 23 February 532 (1486 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryThe Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by United States President George Washington. 20 February 1792 (226 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryEmperor Constantius II issues a decree closing all pagan temples in the Roman Empire. 19 February 356 (1662 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryMyles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. (Historical Calendar 17 February 1621 (397 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years ago1906 pianoagloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryWomen's rights: US President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. 15 February 1879 (139 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryPope Gregory VII excommunicates Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. 14 February 1076 (942 years agoagloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryThe central tower of Ely Cathedral falls on the night of 12th–13th. 13 February 1322 (696 years ago)agloomp (45)in picture • 7 years agoAlchemist - Focal BangerDelicious!agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryHenry VIII of England is recognized as supreme head of the Church of England. 11 February 1534 (484 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryJefferson Davis is notified by telegraph that he has been chosen as provisional President of the Confederate States of America. 10 February 1861 (157 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryAmerican Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion. 9 February 1775 (243 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryRichard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the United States Senate. (Historical Calendar - 8 February 1837 (181 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in History - Bonfire of the VanitiesThe Bonfire of the Vanities occurs, during which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy. 7 February 1497 (521 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoWhen to keep your mouth shutagloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryNew Jersey grants the first American railroad charter to John Stevens. 6 February 1815 (203 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryThe New Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, opens to the public. (166 years ago)agloomp (45)in life • 7 years agoThis day in HistoryJohn Rogers is burned at the stake, becoming the first English Protestant martyr under Mary I of England. (Historical Calendar - 4 February 1555 (463 years ago)
